JVC DLA-G150CL Product Sheet

The DLA-G150CL’s advanced features make it more than just the very finest home theater projector we’ve ever made. It’s also ideal for a wide range of other
applications.

Medical field

High-resolution images
with truly natural and
accurate colors make the
DLA-G150CL an excellent
projector for use in
medical schools and
hospitals where detail,
accuracy, and realistic
representation are
essential to student
understanding.

Post-production

With 1080/24PsF signal
input and accurate color
reproduction capability,
you’ll be able to check
and adjust colors
on-screen during the
post-production process.

Various applications

Connectors

Image Device 3-panel D-ILA®(0.9 inch diagonal)
Projection Lens

(optional)

GL-M2920ZG 2:1 – 3:1 zoom, 50% offset

GL-M2930SZG

2.9 :1 – 5.5:1 zoom, 30% – 55%, manual shift

GL-M2915SG 1.5:1 fixed, 30% – 55%, manual shift

GL-M2910G 1:1 fixed, 0% on axis
Brightness 1000 ANSI lumens
Native Resolution 1.4 M pixels (1,365 x 1,024 pixels)
Sources

Computer VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA, MAC, SUN, SGI, etc.

Video PAL, SECAM, NTSC/NTSC 4.43

DTV/HDTV 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080/24PsF

Uniformity More than 85%
Scan Frequency

Horizontal 15 kHz – 105 kHz

Vertical 50 Hz – 100 Hz
Contrast Ratio 600:1
Color Reproduction 16.7 million colors
Data Clock: 160 MHz
Screen

Size (width)

2:1 – 3:1 zoom

Wide 4.66 ft – 34.74 ft (1.42 m – 10.59 m)

Tele 2.79 ft – 22.99 ft (0.85 m – 7.01 m)

2.9:1 – 5.5:1 zoom

Wide 5.35 ft – 22.64 ft (1.63 m – 6.90 m)

Tele 2.66 ft – 18.01 ft (0.81 m – 5.49 m)

1.5:1 4.00 ft – 10.00 ft (1.22 m – 3.05 m)
1:1 2.66 ft – 13.32 ft (0.81 m – 4.06 m)

Throw Distance

2:1 – 3:1 zoom 8’2” – 65’7” (2.5 m – 20 m)

2.9:1 – 5.5:1 zoom 14’10” – 98’ (4.52 m – 29.87 m)

1.5:1 5’9” – 14’9” (1.76 m – 4.50 m)
1:1 2’6” – 13’3” (0.77 m – 4.03 m)

Lamp 420 watts, Xenon
Connetors

1 Digital RGB (DVI-D)

1 RGBHV (BNC) Computer and DTV/HDTV

1 Component

Video and DTV/HDTV

(Y, Pr, Pb)

(1 RGBHV and 1 Component inputs use a common connector.)

1 RGB (D-sub 15-pin VGA) (IN/OUT)

Computer

1 Composite

1 S-Video

1 RS-232C (IN/OUT)

Input Power 100 – 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption

620 W

Dimensions

(W x H x D)

19.9" x 10.4" x 15.5" (505 x 265 x 393 mm)

Weight 32.12 lbs. (14.6 kg) (without lens)

AC cable, Wireless (infrared) remote control,

Provided Accessories

PC connection cable (D-sub 15-pin male-D-sub 15-pin male),
Adapter for Macintosh, AV cable, BNC-RCA adapter, Lens cap,
Operation manual, Battery for remote control unit x 2

Major Specifications

Printed in USA
DLAUN-0102 (U)

D-ILA is a registered trademark of Victor Company of Japan, Limited.

MAC is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

SUN is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.

SGI is a trademark of Silicon Graphics, Inc.

Copyright © 2001, Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC).

All Rights Reserved.

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

Dimensions

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19.9" (505 mm)

15.5" (393 mm)

5.25" (133 mm)

*1

15.4" (392 mm)

*1

8.0" (202 mm): GL-M2915SG, GL-M2920ZG, GL-M2930SZG

7.8" (197 mm): GL-M2910G

*2

10.4" (265 mm)

*2

2.6" (65 mm): GL-M2910G

1.3" (34 mm): GL-M2930SZG

1.3" (32 mm): GL-M2915SG

-0.2" (-6 mm): GL-M2920ZG

10.1" (256 mm)

D-ILA PROJECTOR

DLA-G150CL

®

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JVC’s original D-ILA®technology for
unsurpassed image quality

JVC’s D-ILA®(direct Drive Image Light
Amplifier) technology features a high-density,
reflective liquid crystal structure that pr ovides
you with today’s optimal combination of
brightness, resolution, contrast and color for
the big screen. Thanks to a 93% aperture
ratio, it also provides the highest native
resolution with the least visible pixels, making
images as smooth and natural as film.

High-resolution, film-like images

The DLA-G150CL incorporates three high-density 1.4 M-pixel (1,365 x
1,024 pixels) image reproduction devices that make it possible to project
high-resolution images with a total of 4.2 M pixels. The result is stunning,
silky smooth images comparable to 35-mm film. Even the super-sharp clar­ity of an SXGA (1,280 x 1,024 pixels) image can be reproduced faithfully
on the big screen with none of the scaling or loss of quality typically
associated with projection of high-resolution computer graphics and
CAD/CAM images. With video resolution of 1000 TV lines, small text, char­acters, icons and cursors are clearly legible even at the corners of the
projected image. Moreover the DLA-G150CL has input capability up to
105 kHz, making it compatible with resolution as high as UXGA (1,600 x
1,200 pixels). Further, D-ILA

®

1,365 x 1,024 resolution provides superior
HDTV performance without sacrificing resolution when viewing either native
720P or 1080i sources.

Superb 600:1 contrast ratio

A super contrast ratio of 600:1 ensures
that images are sharp and crisp with
enhanced depth and superior clarity.

Professional-standard
gray scale reproduction
for home use

With gray scale color tracking set to “D65” standard,

source media can be
faithfully reproduced with the same color gradations intended by the
creator of the program. All color gradations are natural and consistent,
including absolute black and absolute white so you’ll enjoy superb, visually
accurate reproduction of
video, television, and DVD
images. Even in dark
scenes, subtle gradatio n
differences can be clearly
distinguished.

De-interlacer for more natural-looking images

A built-in de-interlacer cleans up interlaced TV artifacts to improve
perceived vertical resolution of TV signals and make them appear smoother,
eliminating annoying raster lines.

420 W Xenon lamp for natural color reproduction

As used in movie theaters, the Xenon lamp produces a more natural, color­stable light, enabling vivid, true-to-life color reproduction.

1000 ANSI lumens at 6500K

Brightness and color temperature are optimized for the best color repro­duction to bring true Movie Theater experience to your home.

Original picture DLA-G150CL

(accurate colors)

Conventional projector

(foreground colors are influenced

by background colors)

Comparison of gradation characteristics

DLA-G150CL (accurate colors with absolute white and black)

Conventional projector (bluish white and reddish black)

Comparison of
color reproduction

When you’re ready for the best in home theater, you’re ready for
JVC’s DL A-G150CL Projector — four optional lenses and film-quality
image reproduction make this the ultimate dream machine for home
theater aficionados.

When you want to build the ultimate home theater, you need the ulti­mate home theater projector. The DLA-G150CL fr om JVC. Designed
especially for home theater applications, this projector delivers bril­liant big-screen images with the textured detail of film, natural color
reproduction and the super contrast you need for enhanced depth
and dimensionality. Featuring JVC’s original D-ILA

®

device for true
SXGA resolution, the DLA-G150CL boasts pr ofessional-standar d gray
scale reproduction, super contrast of 600:1, and comes with a full
set of connectors that allow you to view everything from regular TV
programs to computer displays, DVDs, and even digital TV broad­casts. Best of all, you won’t have to change your home to suit this
projector — four optional lenses are available so you can install the
DLA-G150CL exactly the way you want it.

Outstanding film-like picture reproduction

* Simulated picture

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Four optional lenses for flexible applications

Digital TV input capability

Installation flexibility

With a zoom lens, digital keystone correction and
both front and rear projection capability, this pro­jector

offers a variety of installation configura-

tions and can

be mounted on a ceiling or placed

on a table-top.

Switchable 16:9 and 4:3
aspect ratio

Screen aspect ratio can be switched between
16:9 and 4:3 with one-touch operation.

DVI-D connector (24-pin)

This connector allows digital-to-digital input and
ensures high-quality image reproduction without
degradation.

Direct connection to
various sources

Can be connected directly to various source
devices including a personal computer, DVD, VCR
and HDTV equipment.

RS-232C input/output

Various audio/video systems can be connected in
series to this connector, making it easier to con­figure complex, multi-device systems.

Lamp Power Control mode

Lamps last twice the normal lamp life when you
use the Lamp Power Control mode. When you
first start using the lamp, its power output is set
to about 70%. As the lamp’s brightness
decreases over time, the power output is gradu­ally raised. This ensures a consistently bright
picture and extends the lamp’s service life.

7-step light output control

Seven different brightness levels are available,
ranging from about 70% to 100% of the lamp
power output. This function is especially useful
with a multi-screen system, enabling you to inde­pendently adjust the brightness of each screen to
produce uniform brightness across the entire
multi-part screen.

Low-noise design

Fan noise is reduced, providing a quieter, more
enjoyable environment for watching movies and
other programs.

“Class B” classifica­tion

approved for

home use
Easy-to-use

wireless remote con­trol

To ensure compatibility with DTV signals, the DLA- G150CL is designed to accept analog signals in the 480i, 480p, 720p and 1080i formats. Moreover,
as this projector can accept 1080/24PsF format signals, it is ideal for large-screen video and HDTV post-pr oduction applications.

With easy replacement of the lenses and power focus capability,
this projector is versatile enough for a wide range of applications,
ensuring high-resolution SXGA picture reproduction with
minimized ghosting and flare under any conditions.

standard zoom lens

GL -M2920ZG

(2:1 — 3:1, 50% off axis)

GL -M2930SZG

(2.9:1 — 5.5:1, 30% — 55% manual shift)

short-focus fixed lens

GL -M2915SG

(1.5:1, 30% — 55% manual shift)

GL -M2910G

(1:1, 0% on axis)

short-focus fixed lens for rear projection

long-throw zoom lens

Versatile, user-friendly design

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Throw Distance range for each lens

GL-M2910G
GL-M2915SG
GL-M2920ZG
GL-M2930SZG

Recommended Throw Distance vs. Screen Size

Screen Size

Width

32" (0.81 m)
48" (1.22 m)
57" (1.45 m)
67" (1.70 m)
72" (1.83 m)
80" (2.03 m)

96" (2.44 m)
120" (3.05 m)
144" (3.66 m)

14' (4.27 m)

16' (4.88 m)

20' (6.10 m)

GL-M2910G fixed

2'6" (0.77 m)

3'10" (1.17 m)

4'7" (1.40 m)
5'5" (1.66 m)

5'10" (1.79 m)

6'6" (1.99 m)
7'10" (2.40 m)
9'11" (3.01 m)

11'11" (3.62 m)

2'6"–13'3" (0.77~4.03 m)

5'9"–14'9" (1.76~4.50 m)

(1:1)

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–

GL-M2915SG fixed

–

5'9" (1.76 m)

6'11" (2.10 m)

8'2" (2.48 m)
8'9" (2.67 m)

9'9" (2.98 m)
11'9" (3.59 m)
14'9" (4.50 m)

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(1.5:1)

Throw Distance

GL-M2920ZG zoom (2:1 - 3:1)

Wide

–
–

9'3" (2.81 m)

10'10" (3.29 m)

11'7" (3.53 m)

12'10" (3.91 m)

15'4" (4.67 m)
19'1" (5.82 m)

22'10" (6.96 m)

26'7" (8.11 m)
30'4" (9.25 m)

37'10" (11.54 m)

11'8"
13'9"
16'2"
17'4"
19'3"

23"

28'8"
34'5"
40'1"
45'9"
57'1"

Tele

–
(3.55 m)
(4.20 m)
(4.92 m)
(5.28 m)
(5.86 m)

(7.01 m)

(8.74 m)

(10.48 m)
(12.21 m)
(13.94 m)
(17.40 m)

8'2"– 65'7" (2.5~20 m)

GL-M2930SZG zoom (2.9:1 - 5.5:1)

Wide

16'3" (4.96 m)
17'5" (5.32 m)
19'4" (5.90 m)

23'2" (7.06 m)
28'10" (8.80 m)
34'7" (10.54 m)
40'3" (12.28 m)

46' (14.01 m)

57'6" (17.49 m)

14'10"– 98' (4.52~29.87 m)

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–

Tele

14'10" (4.52 m)

22'1" (6.72 m)
26'1" (7.96 m)
30'8" (9.34 m)

32'11" (10.03 m)

36'6" (11.13 m)
43'9" (13.34 m)
54'7" (16.64 m)
65'5" (19.95 m)
76'4" (23.26 m)
87'2" (26.56 m)

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